Churches

Church of England: Christ Church, Back Lane. Following the retirement of Rev David Towler, please contact Rev David Burrows Tel 01257 462948; Rev John Sephton Tel 01695 576774; Rev Christine Draper Tel 01704 893081; or Churchwarden Mrs Pam Samson Tel 01257 464190.

Sunday Services: 9am Holy Communion; 10.30am Family Service every fourth Sunday; Holy Communion every second and fifth Sunday; Morning Prayer every first and third Sunday

Nearest regular evening service is at 6.30pm in Lathom Park Chapel

Roman Catholic :Our Lady’s and All Saints, Lancaster Lane, Parbold. Priest: Fr Gordon OSB, The Priory, Lancaster Lane, Parbold. Tel 01257 463248 www.ourladysparbold.org.uk

Mass at 6pm Saturday, 10am Sunday and various times daily (see church notice board)

Methodist: Orrell Lane, Burscough. Rev Michael Tindsley, 280 Liverpool Rd South, Burscough. Tel 01704 893230

Sunday Services: 10am every Sunday and 6.30pm on first and third Sunday

Methodist/United Reformed: Derby Street, Ormskirk and High Street Mawdesley. Rev Melvyn Kelly Tel 01695 572812

Sunday Services 10.30am and 6.30pm

Baptist : Hall Lane, Maghull. Tel 0151 520 2141

Sunday Services 11am and 6.30pm

Evangelical : Parbold Evangelical Church, Chorley Road, Hilldale. Pastor: Vince Smith, 16 Hillside Av, Hilldale Tel 01257 464347

Up from the common, turn left along Chorley Road and on right hand side on Chorley Road. Warm welcome to all.

Sunday Services at 10.30am and 6.30pm

Pentecostal: Minister: Tim Cornah, Meets at 12 Alderbrook Drive, Parbold Tel 01257 464129

Sunday Service: 11am. Youth Event 2.30 pm

Youth Club Friday 7.30 - 10 pm

Christ Church Newburgh Clubs

JAM (Jesus And Me) Club for three to eight year olds and Trailblazers for nine to twelve year olds. Meet at Christ Church at 10.30am every Sunday and continue at Newburgh School during term time. (Remain in church on Family Service days). Contact Ruth Hayman Tel 01257 462932

Pathfinders: For 12-14 age group. Meets in Christ Church and continues in Newburgh School during term time. (Remains in church on Family Service days) Study and learning together – activity meeting. Contact Simon Berry Tel 01257 464191

Mothers’ Union: Worldwide Christian organisation concerned with all that strengthens and preserves marriage and Christian family life. Meets every second Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm in Christ Church. Invited speakers most months. Contact Mary Beahan Tel 01704 894580

Chat Group: For young mums – meeting at 9.30am on Thursdays in the church vestry during term time. Come,hear and talk. Contact Christine Draper Tel 01704 893081; or Marjorie Boyd Tel 01257 462515

Senior Citizens: An annual party is held, usually in the spring – all senior citizens are notified.